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- Q.Choosing An Ornamental Grass - I am looking for a Cool season clumping grass that grows between 3-4 feet. The sunny location is ...
- Q.When Will My Ornamental Grasses Start Looking Alive Gain? - I cut back the dried foliage early this spring.
- Q.Does Japanese Forest Grass Do Well On The Eastern Shore Of Maryland? - Some people say it does fine, while others say we won't be happy with it because it does not do ...
- Q.No Green Leaves From My Miscanthus Ornamental Grass. Is It Too Early, Or Is The Plant Dead? Will It Still Be Alive And Produce New - growth? We cut it back in middle winter. Is it still alive? Did not see new growth;only brown leaves.
- Q.Can Japanese Forest Grass Be Grown In Large Pots Dug Into A Slope? - Nothing I've tried has done well on this slope, for any length of time. The slope makes it too hard ...
- Q.What Kind Of 4′ Tall, Erect Ornamental Grass For Zone 4b, South Sun, Poor Soil? Can Adjust Amount Of Water. - Have a row of Karl Forester grass, lovely, but too tall for site, pushed over by wind. Site is in ...
- Q.Should I Cut Down My Ribbon Grass This Fall? - I don't know what else to say? Is it better to let my ribbon grass just sit & get freeze ...
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Anonymous on
February 25, 2020Q.Choosing an ornamental grass
I am looking for a Cool season clumping grass that grows between 3-4 feet. The sunny location is a large (8'x4') planter box in London, Ontario. The grass is intended for a privacy screen through the winter. Could you please suggest some grasses that fit? Thank You
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GKH_Susan on
February 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here's an article with suggestions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-4/ornamental-grasses-for-zone-4.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
May 5, 2020Q.when will my ornamental grasses start looking alive gain?
I cut back the dried foliage early this spring.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 6, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It would be helpful to know what variety of ornamental grass you cut back, but I think it's safe to say that the summer weather will bring it back to life. Here's an article for you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-native-grasses.htm
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May 14, 2020Q.Does Japanese Forest Grass do well on the eastern shore of Maryland?
Some people say it does fine, while others say we won't be happy with it because it does not do well. We live on the water - could that be the issue? The area we propose is in the front of the home, not water side. Thank you
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GKH_Susan on
May 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Our experts say this grass needs full shade in a well-drained area with nutrient rich soil. It needs moisture
but does not like soggy soil.Here's a helpful article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/japanese-forest-grass/golden-japanese-forest-grass.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
June 5, 2020Q.No green leaves from my miscanthus ornamental grass. Is it too early, or is the plant dead? Will it still be alive and produce new
growth? We cut it back in middle winter. Is it still alive? Did not see new growth;only brown leaves.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 5, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You should see new growth in early spring. Pull out some remaining dead grass in clump. Still don't see green? Typically, they are cut back in late winter or early spring, but I doubt that cutting it back in mid-winter would have killed it. They are generally tough plants and not prone to disease.
You are in zone 6a, which is appropriate for miscanthus grass. Did you have an exceptionally cold winter? Perhaps excessively dry too. It sounds like, for whatever reason, you did lose it over the winter.
Here is more information about miscanthus grass:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/maiden-grass/growing-maiden-grass.htm
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Jypzy on
June 12, 2020
7A (89449)Q.Can Japanese Forest Grass Be Grown In Large Pots Dug Into A Slope?
Nothing I've tried has done well on this slope, for any length of time. The slope makes it too hard to make good soil that doesn't just wash away, but the area has good water and is part sun to full shade.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.There are many plants that are well suited for the task. These articles will help you to find something that will do well in that area:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/plants-that-grow-on-slopes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-for-erosion-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/hill-ground-cover.htm
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Anonymous on
July 10, 2020Q.What kind of 4′ tall, erect ornamental grass for zone 4b, south sun, poor soil? Can adjust amount of water.
Have a row of Karl Forester grass, lovely, but too tall for site, pushed over by wind. Site is in front of stone wall with southern sun. Gets hot in summer, 4b zone cold in winter. Amount of water given is adjustable.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here are some options. One of my favorites under 4 feet is Little Bluestem, a native grass with bluegreen foliage. Several colorful cultivars are available. Since you are in the mountain states region, I included a publication from Colorado State University that oulines grasses for your area.
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/ornamental-grasses-7-232/
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Jo Pettypiece on
September 23, 2020
3Q.Should I Cut Down My Ribbon Grass This Fall?
I don't know what else to say? Is it better to let my ribbon grass just sit & get freeze and get all the snow on it or chop it off and not have to contend with the mess in the spring?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It is best for the health of the grass to let the foliage stay on through Winter, but they will tolerate pruning at just about any time. This will be up to you, but they can tolerate the pruning if you would rather not have the mess to deal with later. Here is an article for more information on the care of the grass:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ribbon-grass/ribbon-grass-information.htm
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